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Reviews of Outdoor Inns - Star at Lidgate

Lidgate Star, The Street, Newmarket, CB8 9PP, United Kingdom

#14 of 23 Holiday rentals in Newmarket

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Review score

Based on 24 apartment reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    7.0
    Fun little getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sofa bed was very difficult to put together. Would prefer chairs at the table. Path and car park were flooded, we got soaked feet trying to pack up the car with no dry land available. Stiff door meaning we couldn’t get in at first and had to ask for help from the pub and a broken bottom step which I had to be very careful carrying the baby over that I didn’t slip or trip.

    Very sweet location, play park next door was an added bonus :) warm and cosy. Selection of board games and brochures readily available. Pub very helpful next door offering milk if needed and help with entry. Very clean and very spacious. Loved not having a TV :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful cabin, back to nature ♥️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds squeaked and creaked all night, maybe a rug under the beds to stop them sliding on the wooden floor when you turn over in your sleep would help.

    The Outdoor Inns cabin is beautifully laid out, 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms, and a beautiful open and airy communal area with a sofa bed. Family games supplied and useful leaflets available. Everything is clean, tidy and practical. The owners could not have been more helpful. The pub- The Lidgate Star- on our doorstep that we were encouraged to support was lovely and served delicious food. There was even a play area next door, the kids loved it.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    7.0
    We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. The staff were courteous, helpful and friendly. Thank you
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The access to the pods is by way of short flight of wooden steps to veranda which may prove difficult for some disabled persons.

    Returning guests. These glamping pods are on the site of a historic pub The Star at Lidgate where the menu and service is excellent, The pods (x2) are located in the pub garden amidst trees and farmers fields. Very convenient for Newmarket and Bury St. Edmunds (A14) Lidgate has an historic church and castle (remains) which are on a designated footpath from the pub. The pods are spacious and will easily accommodate six persons with two en-suite shower rooms.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    8.0
    Just one word "wonderful" A lovely escape from the city. Wish it could have been longer
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Regret, access to units is not easy for guests with walking difficulties with steep steps to veranda. This is also the emergency exit. There is no disabled access and this may prove difficult for a wheel-chair user. Caution city dwellers - these are all narrow country roads - watch out for the occasional tractor/combine, especially in the harvest season.

    Our second visit. This is 10/10 glamping at it's best. The units are well appointed with everything and more you would expect in a Self Catering B&B. These are timber buildings and a new experience (good) from being surrounded by bricks and mortar. The location is superb in a garden setting. The bar and food in the adjacent pub is excellent served in a really true country pub atmosphere. Dogs (well behaved) are welcome. Lovely walks around this historic village. Good location for Newmarket and Bury St. Edmunds, both about 30 min. drive.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shame it didn't have a microwave, would be helpful with breakfast's. Fine with no t.v but maybe a speaker so can play music. The beds were comfortable, but sadly noisy base so whenever turnt over everyone knew about it.

    Lovely spacious pod. Nice and clean, and loved it had two bathrooms. Good location and quiet.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    8.0
    lovely location and super value generally but no wifi and phone reception/ signal is abismal on most networks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the listing says wifi but there is not any provided and the phone signal in the village is terrible so I was unable to do my work call when required. this was not great. not enough hooks in bathrooms to hang towels or clothes. bed side table Was already coming apart. no coffee cafetière or t pot. most of the door were hard to close. pub wasn’t serving food as was super quiet. no shampoo or shower wash which would have been good.

    lovely new cabins and clean design in a lovely location. gorgeous village. pub was nice when it was open. nice towels. sofa bed was big. perfect for a family

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    9.0
    Lovely Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All the are single which was fine for our group but.might not suit someone on the larger or taller side. No TV in the lodges. Which again was not a negative for us at all, But others may prefer a TV.,

    Quirky cabins just behind The Star pub. Very clean and well designed. Loved that there was a shower room for each bedroom. We had a lovely stay..

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    5.0
    The location was great and the pub next door was excellent but unfortunately there were a few issues
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating / hot water system in the cabin was very temperamental and didn’t work most of the time. The beds were fairly uncomfortable.

    The pub next door was very helpful and accommodating

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    6.0
    Good basic accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was 6 of us staying and only 3 mugs, I appreciate maybe it's meant for 4 people to stay but on the occasions you do have more it would be good to all be able to have a cuppa at the same time! The heating was great in fact it was too warm but we didn't kniw how to turn it down without Messing up the settings so maybe basic instru tions would be helpful as at night it was very warm. We returned at 7pm on one of our evenings and were not able to oark as the oub was busy and even though we were staying there was no designated parking place for the cabln which was an issue.

    The property was clean and met our needs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I do not recommend it as there was no hot water on the first day and no heating throughout our stay. We only had a one small electric heater.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Had a great weekend away was nice to just relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were really uncomfortable and not enough cooking facilities

    Location was great chalet was lovely

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    10
    Perfect Pod holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all, would highly recommend.

    The pod was very spacious and well laid out. Having 2 shower rooms was a bonus. The beds were really comfortable. The children loved the large play area. Being next to The Star was brilliant, food superb and just a few steps away.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Perfect location for going to the races!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For wine drinkers, big plastic tumblers not ideal. Maybe plastic flutes as we were celebrating a birthday with champagne as many people might do.

    Location next to the pub, brilliant. Quiet, full of nature. Outside space, terrace. Two rooms, two bathrooms, excellent, kitchen well equipped.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely quiet location. The cabin was really nice and very spacious.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    10
    very nice experience and the Star is a lovely pub the food and atmosphere was amazing will be visiting again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    was quaint and quiet located in a small village near where our son lives.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cabins were lovely, clean and comfortable, my brother lives 5 mins away so it was very handy, the restaurant next door, is lovely, friendly staff and excellent food, really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    10
    Fantastic - staff at the Star were accommodating and friendly and the cabins are cosy and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    10
    Fabulous wooden cabin in the country beautiful inside lovely location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

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